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Machine Embroidered Appliqué

Learn how to use your embroidery machine to make quick, perfectly stitched appliqué!

Create five pretty machine embroidery projects as expert JoAnn Connolly guides you through appliqué the easy way! After you learn to prep and stabilize your fabrics, use your embroidery machine to navigate the curves on an adorable appliquéd pincushion. Find out how to tackle a large embroidery area with your 4"x4" hoop as you create a breezy blouse with a multi-fabric appliqué, and use paper templates to take the hassle out of accurate alignment. You’ll delve into raw edge appliqué with a whimsical pillowcase design, and learn timesaving tricks as you construct and appliqué a colorful tote and charming retro-style apron. Plus, you’ll receive five design files for a range of hoop sizes, free with the class!

Lesson plan

Lesson 1. Single-Layer Appliqué

As you learn single-layer appliqué techniques on your embroidery machine, you'll make a cute in-the-hoop pincushion for yourself or a gift.

8:45

Lesson 2. Multi-Hoop Appliqué

Learn multi-hoop techniques as you add a pretty layered design of blossoms and leaves to a blouse.

15:48

Lesson 3. Raw Edge Appliqué

You'll make a bold contemporary pillow as you learn raw edge techniques, adding a contrasting band and border and envelope-style pillow back.

8:09

Lesson 4. Appliqué for a Tote Bag

Learn how to work with heavier stabilizers and multiple design elements as you appliqué and embroider a bold floral design on this sturdy tote.

22:53

Lesson 5. Constructing the Tote Bag

Once the pocket is embellished, assemble the tote with sturdy webbing straps, a boxed bottom and lining.

13:51

Lesson 6. In-the-Hoop Appliqué Pocket

The retro design of this hexagon flower pocket has a trendy paper-pieced look, but it's a snap to make in the hoop. Add fussy-cut sections to show off your favorite fabrics.

20:57

Lesson 7. Sewing an Apron

Stitch up your apron with easy sewing techniques, assembling layers, applying the pocket, gathering and sewing the waistband, and attaching the ties.

"I've been sewing and doing embroidery projects for several years, never thought I would learn something new, but I did! It was very enjoyable. Hope I can re-watch it again and again.” - PatsBusin1269841Clio, MI.

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Lesson plan

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Lesson 1. Single-Layer Appliqué

As you learn single-layer appliqué techniques on your embroidery machine, you'll make a cute in-the-hoop pincushion for yourself or a gift.

8:45

Lesson 2. Multi-Hoop Appliqué

Learn multi-hoop techniques as you add a pretty layered design of blossoms and leaves to a blouse.

15:48

Lesson 3. Raw Edge Appliqué

You'll make a bold contemporary pillow as you learn raw edge techniques, adding a contrasting band and border and envelope-style pillow back.

8:09

Lesson 4. Appliqué for a Tote Bag

Learn how to work with heavier stabilizers and multiple design elements as you appliqué and embroider a bold floral design on this sturdy tote.

22:53

Lesson 5. Constructing the Tote Bag

Once the pocket is embellished, assemble the tote with sturdy webbing straps, a boxed bottom and lining.

13:51

Lesson 6. In-the-Hoop Appliqué Pocket

The retro design of this hexagon flower pocket has a trendy paper-pieced look, but it's a snap to make in the hoop. Add fussy-cut sections to show off your favorite fabrics.

20:57

Lesson 7. Sewing an Apron

Stitch up your apron with easy sewing techniques, assembling layers, applying the pocket, gathering and sewing the waistband, and attaching the ties.

The instructor

JoAnn Connolly, Instructor of Machine Embroidered Appliqué

Jo Connolly has been the owner of Garden of Daisies Embroidery for the past 13 years. She is a columnist at Designs in Machine Embroidery Magazine. Her Seedlings Sewing Patterns line brings together her love of sewing and her desire to share it with others.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(13 reviews)

Everyone Should Take This Class!

by j.junedes6002774 on April 22, 2015

I'm only half way through and loving this class so far! I consider myself to be an advanced sewer, however wanted to brush up on basics. And this class is easy to follow along to, enjoyable and I'm learning great things!

I'm only half way through and loving this class so far! I consider myself to be an advanced sewer, however wanted to brush up on basics. And this class is easy to follow along to, enjoyable and I'm learning great things!

Machine Embroidered Applique

by Bobbi Hyatt on March 21, 2015

I learned so much with this class and I was able to make, several pins cusion, 6 aprons, and one pillow case I am not done.. I am going to make the tote... Love this class thank you for the extra projects. SO worth my money!!

I learned so much with this class and I was able to make, several pins cusion, 6 aprons, and one pillow case I am not done.. I am going to make the tote... Love this class thank you for the extra projects. SO worth my money!!

Awsome

by confused48 on August 8, 2014

It's explain very well. Can't hardly wait to try it.

It's explain very well. Can't hardly wait to try it.

Love this class!!!

by baconandmegs on March 12, 2014

There are so many little techniques I would have never picked up without this class - all of the little things that make the difference between OK applique and professional results! I hope Jo Ann does more classes!!

There are so many little techniques I would have never picked up without this class - all of the little things that make the difference between OK applique and professional results! I hope Jo Ann does more classes!!

AWESOME

by PatsBusin1269841 on February 7, 2014

I've been sewing and doing embroidery projects for several year, never thought I would learn something new, but I didIt was very enjoyable. Hope I can re-watch it again and again..

I've been sewing and doing embroidery projects for several year, never thought I would learn something new, but I didIt was very enjoyable. Hope I can re-watch it again and again..

Frequently asked questions

Thirteen embroidery design elements (for five projects) can be downloaded in file types suitable for numerous types of embroidery machines. The five projects are a pincushion, a tote, an embellished blouse, a pillow and an apron.